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This study investigates the adherence of sport players to the principles of Yama and Niyama, as outlined in classical yoga philosophy. Yama (restraints) and Niyama (observances) form the ethical foundation of yoga and have implications for discipline, mental clarity, and overall well-being. A survey was conducted among 378 sport players across different disciplines to evaluate their awareness and application of these principles. This was a long-term study which consist of different sports tournament conducted at Shree Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal's Degree College of Physical Education, Amravati. Sports tournaments includes only team games as Basketball (56), Football (91), Kho-Kho (70), Kabaddi (49), Hockey (56) and Handball (56). Results indicate that while awareness of Yama and Niyama is relatively high, consistent practice is limited due to competitive schedules and lack of formal yoga education. The findings underscore the potential benefits of integrating these principles into sports training programs.